Racer is a casual arcade racing title released on iOS in 2009. However, the recent coverage surrounding racing games shows a diverse landscape of releases and developments that extend well beyond this original title.
Current discussion centers on several new racing experiences across multiple platforms. Star Wars: Galactic Racer has generated significant interest, with hands-on impressions highlighting its roguelike campaign structure and third-person hub mechanics alongside competitive racing. Ridge Racer ports continue to see periodic sales on digital storefronts, though reception to recent arcade compilations has been mixed regarding value. The racing genre is also seeing continued investment at the hardware level, with Corsair's acquisition of Trak Racer's simulator equipment assets, while indie developers are working on projects ranging from sci-fi racers to classic platform ports, reflecting ongoing appeal across racing's various subgenres.
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Speed Racer: The Complete Series is getting a Blu-ray Collector's Edition on August 25. Here's where it's available to preorder ahead of its release.
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Matt Webster looked set to be a lifer at Electronic Arts. He joined the firm way back in 1990, and spent nearly two decades working at Burnout and Need for Speed maker Criterion, which EA bought in 2004.
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer developer suggests players should channel their inner Sebulba and try playing with their feet.
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The NAMCO LEGENDARY 2026 SALE has officially kicked off. One common complaint we see on a lot of our Arcade Archives -related stories is that the price of the games can sometimes be slightly higher than some people are willing to spend, especially for many of the simpler, much ol…
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Ridge Racer was released by Namco Limited (now Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1993. Powered by the 3D CG arcade system System 22, it amazed racing game fans with its immersive sense of speed and realism. And, of course, when you think of Ridge Racer, you think of drifting! I…
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One genre I feel we don't touch on as much here on the site is racing. Strategy, fighting and RPGs all work very well on mobile, but racing can often be hit or miss. That doesn't stop developers from trying, however, and coming up with new and innovative takes on the genre such a…
Check out this new gameplay of Star Wars: Galactic Racer
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I used to love playing racing games such as Outrun, Lotus or even XJ220 on the Amiga. It was a time that gave me the feeling of intense speed and near misses without driving a real car and ending up in the local clink. Thankfully if you too like games like that, or even ones with…
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Corsair has acquired the assets of Trak Racer, expanding its sim racing and flight simulation portfolio. Trak Racer, known for manufacturing cockpits, seats, monitor stands, and motion systems, joins Corsair alongside its Fanatec brand to offer a more complete simulator lineup. T…
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What Did the 15-Minute Gameplay Showcase Reveal? The recent 15-minute IGN showcase revealed an in-depth look at the narrative campaign Star Wars: Galactic Racer, highlighting third-person hub interactions and loadout customization. The footage demonstrated high-speed races across…
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We've been hands-on with Star Wars: Galactic Racer's fast and furious roguelike campaign, and it's looking a game changer for racing games.
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The Need For Speed debuted on the 3DO in 1994. A homebrew developer is working on bringing Electronic Arts' 1994 3DO racer The Need For Speed to the real Atari Jaguar hardware, in an experiment to see how far they can push the almost 33-year-old hardware. Budfolk is the developer…
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